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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,617.84, 2,425.04 and 923.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,617.84, 2,425.04 and 923.02 is: 1,383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,617.84 : 2,425.04 = 923.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,617.84/2,425.04 = 923.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,617.84x = 2,425.04 × 923.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,617.84x = 2,238,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,349.74/1,617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.54

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